High Risk Work Licence - Bridge and Gantry Crane (CB) study plan

State the duties of a person conducting a business or undertaking, a principal contractor, an operator and a dogger under the applicable WHS Act and regulations, in your own words.

Explain the licence classes and the scope of work each class authorises, and list the situations that require a high risk work licence versus those that do not.

Define 25 core bridge and gantry crane terms (bridge girder, end carriage, runway rail, hoist drum, trolley, festoon, pendant, radio control, rated capacity, long travel, cross travel, hoist) with an accurate one-line definition each.

Sketch and label a typical overhead travelling crane and a gantry crane, marking the structural, mechanical, electrical and safety components on each sketch.

Interpret a simplified load chart to identify how rated capacity changes with trolley position, boom or jib configuration and hoist rope falls.

Identify at least 15 hazards specific to bridge and gantry crane work, covering the crane, the load, the slinging task, the surrounding plant and the work environment.

Apply a risk assessment matrix to rank those hazards and record a control for each using the hierarchy of control.

Estimate the mass of five representative loads from dimensions and material density, and verify each estimate against a load chart or weighbridge figure.

Select and inspect the correct sling, shackle and lifting accessory for three given load scenarios, and justify each selection by capacity, configuration and load angle.

Describe the communication methods and hand signals used with a dogger, and explain what to do when communication is lost.

Perform and document a full pre-operational inspection sequence for a bridge or gantry crane, covering structure, wire rope, hooks, brakes, limit switches, warning devices, controls and runway.

Explain the difference between pre-start checks, periodic inspections and maintenance, and state who is responsible for each.

Describe the correct sequence for hoisting, cross travel, long travel and final positioning, including how to control load swing and avoid shock loading.

Explain how to verify a load is within the crane's rated capacity for the actual trolley position before lifting.

List the conditions that require an operator to stop work and report a defect, and describe how to isolate and tag the crane.

Plan and narrate three complete lifts end to end, from site inspection and load estimation through slinging, trial lift, travel and set-down.

Identify and correct five common rigging errors that cause load instability, rope damage or uncontrolled rotation.

Explain how wind, floor or ground condition, runway level, rail alignment and nearby structures affect load control and crane stability.

Demonstrate the decision process for using a tag line, a spreader beam or a second dogger, and justify each choice.

Describe the procedure for a multi-crane or tandem lift and the additional planning it requires.

Describe the immediate response to a dropped load, a rigging failure, a crane collision, a power failure, an uncontrolled descent and a fire, in the correct order of actions.

Explain the emergency lowering or securing procedure when a load is suspended and the crane loses power.

Draft an incident report covering what happened, the immediate actions, the evidence to preserve and the notification obligations.

Define an exclusion zone for a given lift and explain how signage, barriers, spotters and radio protocol keep people out of it.

Explain the communication chain between operator, dogger, rigger and supervisor, and the correct response when a signal is unclear or conflicting.

List site-specific factors that affect bridge and gantry crane work, including overhead powerlines, confined space, dust, heat, noise, lighting, floor loading and pedestrian traffic, and state a control for each.

Describe the environmental controls required for outdoor gantry crane work in wind, rain and poor visibility, including the wind speed at which work stops.

Complete a post-operational shutdown sequence, covering load removal, hook and trolley parking, isolation, lockout, housekeeping and securing the crane against wind.

Explain what a crane logbook records, who may enter information, and how to complete a handover that flags defects and outstanding maintenance.

Describe how to report a defect found at end of shift and how to confirm the crane is safe for the next operator.

Work through 60 practice questions across the ten domains under timed conditions and record your score by domain.

Re-study the two weakest domains and rewrite your notes into short recall prompts for each.

Rehearse the full lift sequence aloud for three scenarios, including the pre-start check, load calculation, communication and emergency stop.

Correct every practice question you answered incorrectly and write the reason for the correct answer in one sentence.

Explain the hierarchy of control and its application to a crane task without referring to notes.

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and compare results to identify any remaining gaps.

Recite from memory the licence classes, duty-holder obligations, pre-operational check items and emergency actions.

Review every error from weeks 7 and 8 and confirm you can explain each correct answer without notes.

Confirm the practical assessment requirements with your training provider and prepare the documents and PPE you will need.

Build a one-page final revision sheet covering load charts, hand signals, exclusion zones and shutdown procedure.